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About Dr. Eckhart

Dr. James Eckhart

Overbite Corrector

James Eckhart has offered orthodontic treatment in the South Bay of Los Angeles County since 1975. He grew up in Torrance, California, and was active in the Boy Scouts, attaining the Eagle Scout award at age 14.

He graduated 8th in his class from South Torrance High School, having played football and having been class vice president. He attended Stanford University on a scholarship, and was awarded the pre-dentistry award by El Camino College along with an associate of arts degree.

He attained his dentist degree at USC where he was class president and valedictorian, and obtained his certificate in orthodontics from the University of California at San Francisco. He obtained a credential in dental sleep medicine from the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Jim Eckhart and his wife Carlene have been married since 1971. They have three grown children and a grandson.

Dr. Eckhart has participated in various civic groups and is active in his church.

He has lectured and published on the subjects of overbite correction and treating snoring, and his patented overbite corrector is already the second largest selling such device in the United States since being introduced in 1996.

He enjoys a close relationship with orthodontic supply companies, testing recent innovations whenever available while delivering the best treatment possible to his expanding practice.

Eagle Scout Award
 


About the Staff

  The first thing you will probably notice about this staff is that they are friendly, cheerful and enthusiastic. They are all hand-selected, based upon measurements of intelligence and desire to help people. They are extensively trained in our procedures, with thorough drilling and practice. Our clinical assistants are Registered Dental Assistants.  


What distinguishes us








Headgear

Friendliness is the most obvious thing you will immediately see. Punctuality is also something we work hard to achieve (we usually see you pretty close to on time).

Our treatments are usually aimed at keeping all your teeth (when feasible) rather than removing teeth.

We do not use any headgear (a harness-type device extending around the neck). If we need to widen the jaws, we do so with automatic devices which do not require a parent to turn any screws inside the child’s mouth.

If we need to correct an overbite or underbite, we use temporary non-removable devices inside the mouth to assure success without having to depend on the patient’s memory or cooperation. These devices do not affect speech, nor do they provoke any teasing from schoolmates, yet they work 24 hours per day.

We have been certified by the ValueStar rating company after ValueStar surveyed 200 of our patients in the year 2000. The survey showed that 93% of our patients are extremely satisfied with our service and would recommend us to their friends.

ValueStar Certified

 

 

 

Jaw Expander

 

Overbite Corrector

 



Staff Bios

Amber Amber
She keeps track of the payments you make so that your account is properly credited. She also helps make sure the office runs properly.
Annette Annette
She is our receptionist, so she schedules most of your appointments and answers the phone when you call. She also handles our mail.
Ashley
You spoke to Ashley when you first called to schedule a new patient appointment. She makes sure we gather sufficient information to enable you to get started.
Carlene Carlene
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he makes sure that openings in our schedule are made available to you so we get you finished on time.
Carolina Carolina
She takes x-rays and photographs throughout your treatment.
Chris Chris
She is a very experienced chairside assistant, helping Dr. E with the adjustments to your braces.

Diane

Diane
Our office cheer leader.
She is sure to make you smile as she teases you and congratulates you on your progress. She supervises the other assistants and also keeps dentists informed of what we are doing with you.

Jason
He has several years of experience in orthodontics and brings both care and skill to our group of clinicians.
Jordan Jordan 
An excellent clinical assistant, he helps Dr. Eckhart place and adjust braces. He also makes retainers and special wires in our lab for you.
Kim
She is our receptionist, so she schedules most of your appointments and answers the phone when you call. She also handles our mail.
Linda Linda
She is responsible for our public relations. She goes to schools and businesses informing the community about Eckhart Orthodontics.
Lorraine Lorraine
She is our new patient and recall patient coordinator. She will assist you with scheduling your beginning appointments.
Lyn Lyn
She is a licensed dentist in the Philippines and is an excellent assistant to Dr. E. She helps adjust your braces.
Mia Mia
She is our receptionist, so she schedules most of your appointments and answers the phone when you call.
Martha
She specializes in making sure the staff know their jobs and does them well. She makes sure we all know how we are organized and that we stay that way.
Monica Monica
She is pure sweetness in how she helps Dr. E. with braces, and has set her sights on being an orthodontist herself.
Salma Salma
A very experienced, excellent clinical assistant who helps Dr. Eckhart place, adjust and remove your braces.
Vicki
She is our insurance coordinator, so she checks your benefits before you come in, so you will know what coverage you have, and then she bills it for you after you start treatment.

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Eckhart Orthodontics
1101 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 202, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (310) 546-4724
21210 Anza Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 (310) 540-5911

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